George Harvey Strait (born May 18, 1952) is an American country music singer, actor and music producer. Strait is referred to as the "King of Country," and critics call Strait a living legend. He is known for his unique style of western swing music, bar-room ballads, honky-tonk style, and fresh yet traditional country western music. George Strait holds the world record for more #1 hit singles than any other artist in the history of music on any chart or in any genre. As of 2010 he has recorded 57 #1 hit sin...

Western Swing Originating from the dance halls of Texas, Oklahoma, and California in the late 20s, this upbeat subgenre of American country experienced a peak in popularity in the 30s & 40s and laid the foundation